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Oceania Bille, Steen Steen Bille’s account of the voyage of the corvette Galathea round the world in the years 1845, 46 and 47. 2 vols. With a total of 2 maps and 14 lithographic plates. Copenhagen, Reitzel, 1852. 8°. Paperback with mounted title label. Rare German edition. – Cf. Dinse 231. – Detailed account of the round-the-world voyage of the Danish corvette Galathea. – The plates depict, above all, the inhabitants of the various continents. – In very good condition overall. - Includes: *Beretning om Corvetten Galathea’s Reise omkring Jorden 1845, 46 og 47*. 3 vols. With 20 tinted lithographic plates, 1 facsimile and 4 folded Maps. Copenhagen, Reitzel, 1849–1851. 8°. Modern leather with gold-stamped title (slightly rubbed). - First edition. - Sabin 5399 - Water-stained throughout. Generally well preserved. Oceania. - 2 vols. Including a total of 2 maps and 14 lithographic plates. Copenhagen, Reitzel, 1852. 8vo. Paperback with mounted spine label. - Rare German edition. - A detailed account of the circumnavigation of the globe by the Danish corvette Galathea. - The plates primarily depict inhabitants of the various continents. - In very good condition overall. - With: Danish first edition, as listed above. - Overall in good condition. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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